Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist; CRNA Vail, Colorado

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

Are you a skilled and compassionate CRNA looking for the perfect balance of meaningful clinical work and an unbeatable mountain lifestyle? Join Vail Health, a nationally recognized, independent health system nestled in the heart of Colorado’s Rockies.

We’re currently seeking a CRNA to deliver high-quality, patient-centered anesthesia care across our network, including Vail Health Hospital, Vail Valley Surgery Centers, and Dillon Surgery Center. You'll work with a supportive, experienced team where autonomy, collaboration, and excellence are all part of the culture.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a case mix that includes primarily orthopedic surgeries, spine procedures, and other general cases — no heads or hearts.
• Deliver safe, effective anesthesia for a variety of surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures.
• Provide anesthesia care for obstetric patients as needed — OB experience is preferred but not required.
• Collaborate with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and perioperative staff to ensure seamless patient care.
• Currently, there are no night, weekend, call, or holiday requirements. However, there may be opportunities for those shifts in the future, with additional compensation for those who are interested.
• 10K sign-on bonus.
• Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials.
• On-call pay.
• Accrue up to 8 weeks of PTO per year.
• CME time off and $5,000 in CME funds per year.
• Existing student loan repayment assistance.
• Relocation reimbursement and housing assistance available.

What You Bring

• Active CRNA certification and Colorado RN license (or compact eligible).
• 5+ years of CRNA experience preferred.
• Advanced airway management skills and a strong grasp of current anesthesia practices.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.

Benefits at Vail Health Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
• Competitive wages
• Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
• Housing programs
• Medical
• Vision
• Educational Programs:
• Tuition assistance
• Existing student loan repayment
• Annual continued medical education funds and days
• Medical Staff Dues
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
• 403(b) retirement plan with immediate matching
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
• Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay:

$285,000 - $285,000 USD

As set forth in Vail Health Hospital’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.